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<p>I think you’ll surprise yourself. Anyone who seriously takes an interest in an experience like TASP has something special in them, and when I say experiences like TASP I don’t mean prestigious summer programs–anything with learning as an end in itself, anything with commitment to a community, anything that challenges and expands your world. Don’t let yourself lose that over one rejection–you’re still the same person.</p>
<p>Thanks Cagedbird93, so you think im going to need a miracle? And just so I can have some reference when I ask for my ranking, do you remember what your’s was?</p>
<p>Accepted! UT Austin.</p>
<p>Got in!
Cornell 1. :)</p>
<p>Can’t wait to meet all of you beautiful people this summer.</p>
<p>On that note, let’s follow the no-networking rule starting like… now. Or something. </p>
<p>:D</p>
<p>Rejected. For anyone who wants to know, I think they sent both acceptances and rejections at around the same time this year. </p>
<p>nil desperandum, your location suits my mood. Hopefully we’ll feel better? </p>
<p>But I’m really excited those of you who got in! Have enough fun for all of us, ok? I’m so sad I don’t get to meet you all. So sad that my summer just became very dull and commonplace :(</p>
<p>I was third on the alternates list last year, and eventually accepted. Later on I heard rumors that the waitlist is separated by gender, but this is personally unconfirmed. My acceptance email off waitlist came on May 11; straight acceptances are asked for confirmation of attendance by May 15.</p>
<p>It really depends on how many people decline, since TA only accepts exactly as many people as there are slots. Ellen Baer said sometimes 0, sometimes 5-6.</p>
<p>@antoganist: the miracle bit was just referencing the fact that my going to tass was contingent on another person’s summer plans and through no power of my own. also, I emailed Mrs. Baer telling her i was still interested, but the calling about the ranking was something i just thought of when i was posting. i didn’t actually do it. sry =( but im sure the people at the Telluride office are nice, so they probably won’t give you a hard time for being curious about the alternate ranking. Just introduce yourself, say you’re an alternate, and ask if the tass alternates were ranked and if so, what rank are you? the end. i’ll be sending postive thoughts to the telluride office for you! =)</p>
<p>Thanks, Keilexandra. I’ve somehow rebounded from the depression earlier, but I just threw up due to nervousness. =P</p>
<p>I didn’t get in.
I didn’t even get waitlisted.
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Better suit up and get used to the rejections that will face me come April/May of next year.</p>
<p>Dammit, if anything, from this I learned that I really need to develop my interview skills.</p>
<p>cheekysunshine: my feelings are basically EXACTLY the same as yours.</p>
<p>my summer is so dull now
except i’m going to south africa!!! so that will be cool :)</p>
<p>Ut austin baby!</p>
<p>straight rejected</p>
<p>no backups
have fun you guys</p>
<p>Yes, separate waitlists for male and female. Ellen Baer confirms. Keil, are you male or female?</p>
<p>Hey guys. I know Mrs. Baer said not to talk to each other on a social network, but…I couldn’t help myself! ^.^ I’m going to the Cornell Mythology session. Anybody else going to that one?</p>
<p>^I am.</p>
<p>I’m so excited. Except for the pubspeaks. The prospect of speaking in public makes me sick, actually. Can anyone shed more light on these?</p>
<p>Did people receive rejection emails??? I haven’t gotten anything!</p>
<p>^Yup, yesterday. I did anyway. You might want to send them an email to find out what’s up. Maybe no news is good news?</p>
<p>I don’t wanna get my hopes up. Well I sent ms baer an email. Let’s see what happens!</p>
<p>WHEEEEEEEEE! Like antagonist said, reading about your happiness makes me get goosebumps because I totally know how you’re feeling 
Feel free to message me and friend meeee if you want to know more about the wonders of TASP!</p>
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<p>Oooh, pubspeaks are so awesome! Don’t fret, as a co-TASPer might say, as they are very low key and really fun. I did mine on the Amish and cultural clashes present in areas where they are prevalent; others discussed theories on the afterlife, the Khmer Rouge, or the Korean Wave. Basically, once or twice a week (I forget which), everyone gathers in a common room to hear two people present individually some topic they researched and are particularly interested in for about 20 minutes, with a few minutes for questions after. The purpose of PubSpeaks is to spark intellectual discussion in the house and allow everyone to learn more about a variety of intellectual topics that are outside the realm of the seminar topic. They can be catalysts for great discussion and in some cases, conflict…ahem. Either way, don’t stress about them at all! The factota will present theirs first to give you a good idea of how the deal goes, and theirs are always duper interesting as well. Tis greatness all around! Look forward to it! That is all (:</p>